CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas— On Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant Dennis Michael Anderson. Born on February 14, 1950, Sergeant Anderson served from November 1969 to April 1993.
Sergeant Anderson received the National Defense Service Medal with a bronze star, Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal with a 2nd oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm for his service to our nation.
Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for U.S. Army Veteran Dennis Michael Anderson
Sergeant Anderson is not expected to have any next-of-kin attend his burial. Please help us spread the word and ensure that this U.S. Army Veteran is not buried alone. Members of the Corpus Christi community are encouraged to attend.
Sergeant Anderson will receive military honors. If no next-of-kin is present at the burial, a Veterans Land Board Representative will accept the United States flag on his behalf.
The Texas Veterans Land Board works with local communities and fellow Veterans service organizations to ensure NO Veteran is EVER left behind.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas's first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.